Education today tends to focus on material goals. We seek sensory gratification in music or good things to look at, taste and touch. We may enjoy watching a game of sport, but once it ends the joy is over. What we really need is happiness that is rooted in the power of the mind.
You are human beings, I'm a human being; you want a happy life, and I want a happy life. But I think that aim will not be fulfilled only on the basis of material values; what we all want is affection and what we all need is to be more warm-hearted.
This is a reminder that we must remain vigilant and protect the endangered mountain gorillas. Every dollar helps. @GorillaDoctors https://t.co/gjgSA8pRtZ
However, the word "my" feels possessive and quite divisive. I'm not sure when we started to be independent nations within the United States of America, but I for one, prefer that we use language and dialogue that allows for us to explore our different perspectives in order to
He agreed that this was true. I continued, "Well do you think it's fair to say that he was your President then?" And his reply was "Yes, then Trump is your President." And I had to agree, that "Yes, Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and I am a citizen here...
My 2008 @NatGeo mag and recent photo in @Uganda with @GorillaDoctors Dr. Fred. Some things r always in our hearts. Love to the families of the 12 rangers and 5 other people killed in Virunga Natl Park. It’s time 4 peace. @gorillacd @EasternCongo
Thank you @SchittsCreek for portraying love in its purest form. May we all be inspired to create a world of inclusion, kindness and compassion. #LGBTQ#loveislove 🏳️🌈
@theforum So bummed we could not bring our own @HydroFlask into building for@Oprah tour and made to purchase one time use plastic for $6.50. This is what’s ruining our planet.
@AnandWrites Ok then @AnandWrites - let’s start hearing your solutions. While I agree with some of your conclusions and statements, I am more anxious to hear your idea what works or give us an example of what is right in your book. Seems everyone and everything is wrong, evil, broken.
That's all, folks! Mercury has left the disk of the Sun, completing the transit. The next Mercury transit is in 2032 — so in the meantime, you can read up on @NASAUniverse's TESS mission, which uses transits in other star systems to look for exoplanets! https://t.co/2NlnHKzBFn
What might a new capitalism look like? @Salesforce co-founder Marc Benioff believes corporate America's culture needs to change, calling on businesses to embrace a broader mission & focus on making long-term impact in addition to profit. #MondayMotivation https://t.co/HLM0pQH4EJ
Read this book. Now. Whether you are a for-profit executive, activist, non-profit leader, investor or an engaged citizen - this will make you think about allocation of resources, purpose of philanthropy and the call/need for systemic change. Thought-provoking and unapologetic.